Senior Sustainability Manager

Aspen Aerogels - Marlborough, MA

Full-time - Senior

Marlborough, MA

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Sustainability Manager will provide strategic, tactical, and hands-on support to achieve Aspen's long-term sustainability goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. This role will focus on our climate impact and environmental portfolio, overseeing our emissions reduction strategy and be an integral part of our business and customer response teams. The position requires collaboration with key internal stakeholders on external reporting, investment and customer inquiries, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. The Senior Sustainability Manager will spearhead cross-functional projects to implement solutions aligned with Aspen's sustainability strategy. Strong organizational and program/project management skills are essential to optimize the performance of cross-functional teams pursuing ESG impact solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive Aspen's sustainability strategy in alignment with near-term and long-term goals.
• Direct the reassessment of material topics for the enterprise, identifying areas for improvement and developing long-term strategies.
• Communicate progress and risks to Aspen's sustainability goals to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee external sustainability reporting, including customer diligence requests, annual sustainability reports, and regulatory disclosures.
• Manage the enterprise-wide reporting system for sustainability data.
• Ensure compliance with emerging regional regulatory requirements, including SEC and CSRD/ESRS.
• Partner with Aspen leadership to align sustainability initiatives with business objectives.
• Collaborate with third-party partners, vendors, and utilities to support sustainability goals.
• Develop and distribute KPIs to measure progress on sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop energy management, waste reduction, water conservation, and sustainable design strategies.
• Direct and manage multiple sustainability projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Optimize the performance of cross-functional teams pursuing ESG impact solutions.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience managing sustainability programs for global manufacturing companies.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing sustainability challenges and initiatives.
• Expertise in GHG accounting/inventory, reporting, monitoring, and verification, including knowledge of the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and experience with the Climate Registry.
• Understanding of CDP, SEC, and CSRD sustainability reporting requirements.
• Knowledge on frameworks, industry standards, SBTI, etc.
• Excellent presentation/workshop skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a highly matrixed environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and program/project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects to completion.
• Ability to evaluate financial data and apply financial principles. Financial/accounting experience a plus.
• Risk assessment experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Tier 1 automotive supplier requirements.
• Familiarity with corporate safety programs and ISO 14001 standards.
• Ability to secure government incentives tied to sustainability, such as grants, tax credits, rebates, and subsidies.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• PTO
• Fitness Reimbursement
• 401k Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance